PhD Sexuality and Gender Studies at University of Brighton

Programme overview

The University of Brighton and the city of Brighton and Hove have a long-standing and highly-valued reputation for pioneering activities towards LGBTQ+ equalities and creating frameworks of understanding, empowerment and social justice for the LGBTQ+ community. At the university, our exceptional research Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender leads numerous research projects in collaboration with the city, with other universities and with communities worldwide.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As a member of the research centre, an interested visitor to events or as someone with related research to share, there is an intensive, inspiring and productive environment for you to complete your thesis and contribute your discoveries and innovations to the world. You will conduct independent research with expert supervision and interested co-researchers, helping you contribute to the field through publications and presentations.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (part-time £2,619 a year); bench fees/consumables may be charged in some subject areas. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,980 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (international including EU); £15,500 for international students registered in the School of Humanities and Social Science or the School of Business and Law. Source

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?

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